Radiation Oncologist - Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Regional Cancer and Blood Service

•  One Permanent and One 18-Month Fixed-Term Position with visiting off-site clinics 
•  An exciting opportunity to join a research-active, collaborative Radiation Oncology service with regional growth and strong academic links.
•  Work in a large, modern facility delivering comprehensive, multi-disciplinary cancer care across Te Toka Tumai (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) in New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Radiation Oncologist, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team delivering specialist care across Te Toka Tumai (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland). You’ll manage patients across identified tumour streams more specifically Breast, GU, Head & Neck, Haematology, and Palliative, and contribute to clinical improvement, multidisciplinary care, teaching, and research.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing regional model of care, with service expansion planned in Whangārei from 2026. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality radiation oncology services while also contributing to the development of regional equity and innovation in care delivery.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Radiation Oncology team includes 23 Radiation Oncologists working in a well-resourced department offering comprehensive cancer care, including paediatrics, brachytherapy, and SABR. The service has strong academic ties to the University of Auckland and an active registrar training programme with 13 Radiation Oncology trainees.

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Kia ora from our team!

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the biggest cancer and blood service within Aotearoa, providing care to approximately 40% of the country. We provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Āwhinatia Te Tangata (specialist Māori Health team), Cancer Support Team (specialist psychological and social support), Research, Genetics Services, and the NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service.

The values that underpin the way we care and work with patients, whānau and kaimahi across Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whānau including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all. Kia ora!

For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here

 For more information on living and working in Tāmaki Makaurau click here.

 Discover more about life in Northland here: Northland

About You

As a Radiation Oncologist, you will bring:

• Fellowship of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology or equivalent
• Vocational registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Proven experience in one or more key tumour streams (Breast, GU, Head & Neck, Haematology, and Palliative)
• Skills in VMAT, SABR, and IGRT
• A collaborative, team-based approach with strong interest in research and service improvement

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We strongly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant at jade.cowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may progress with interviews before the closing date.